Glossary

#12 Step (Twelve-step | 12-step) – derived from AA guidelines, the 12-steps can be used to heal and recover from all forms of addiction and can be revisited later in life.

AAlcoholism – addicted to consuming alcohol and liquor and/or mental illness/compulsivity coming from the dependence of alcohol.Anxiety – the feeling of uncertainty, constant worry, uneasiness or nervousness of an upcoming event or possible unpredictable outcome.Assessment – used to evaluate an individuals current and past mental issues, substance abuse and health conditions prior to treatment.

BBoundary Development – developing acceptable, reasonable and safe ways of allowing others to treat oneself, with the understanding of positive personal response and reaction when these limits are crossed.BHPP (Behavioral Health Paraprofessional) – dedicated to the safe operation of services and activities for individuals in parallel with the program philosophy. Maintain communication with treatment staff while upholding clinical education and abilities that are dedicated to assessing and treating behavioral health disorders.

CChemical Dependence – habit of desire and/or necessity, physically or mentally for drugs and/or alcohol to dictate mood or mind-state.Chemsex – also referred to as “party & play” or “P and P” generally involves the use of some form of arousal enhancing drugs during extended sexual encounters.Codependency – overly reliant on helping or being involved with others needs for the feeling of self-worth.Compulsive Gambling – the inability to stop or control the urge to take financial risks no matter how dire the consequences, the internal-pressure generally only satisfied by more financial risk and/or gambling.Compulsive Sexual Behavior – also known as hypersexuality. Having difficulty controlling sexual urges and constant fantasizing that can cause issues with work, health and in relationships.Compulsivity – repeated behavioral responses based on learned application or social “norm”. Most often there is no real purpose or result from these actions.Condition – a unhealhty state developed by either mental disorder, disease, injury or illness.CSAT (Certified Sex Addiction Therapist) – Training developed by Dr. Patrick Carnes, a CSAT receives a unique set of recovery tools specifically tailored to those dealing with sex addiction.

DDepression – a disorder that affects the mood by extreme feeling of sadness, extended sleeping periods, problems concentrating and/or eating too much or too little.Disorders – abnormal state of physicality or mentality that prevents positive functionality.Dependency – development of substance necessity due to repeated use. Only feeling normal when on drugs/alcohol and experience physical issues during withdrawal.Dual-Diagnosis – (also known as co-occurring) affliction of two separate, yet ongoing mental and substance abuse illnesses which require two individual treatment plans.

EEating Disorder – obsessive diet and nutritional habits that negatively impact one’s health.EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) – award-winning psychotherapy established by Francine Shapiro to assist in the treatment of trauma patients by using a series of eye actions.Entitlement Issues – a relationship strain caused by the desire for specific things or outcomes, where the entitled party won’t willingly accept otherwise.

FFamily of Origin Issues – a set of learned traits and comping mechanisms derived from parental tendencies, sometimes leading to neglect in current relationships.

RRecovery Support Tools – the implementation of a set of skills, generally developed with a primary therapist, to continue the path of successful recovery.

SSelf-esteem Building – developing a positive inner dialogue allows oneself to be at peace with personal qualities and achievements.Sexual Addiction – the compulsivity towards erotic acts and thinking, generally involving a distorted view regarding intimacy and sexual relationships, which lead to addicted sexual behavior.Sexual Compulsive Behaviors – acting out excessively through habitual sexual acts that are life hindering due to their obsessive nature.Side Effects – an undesired response from a individuals health or nervous system, generally from drugs and alcohol.Slamming – shooting up drugs intravenously between multiple sexual partners.Sobriety – not being under the influence of any unprescribed drugs and/or alcohol, zero intoxication.

TTrauma Resolution – dedication to the resolution of past trauma and memories which do not provoke negative reactions moving forward.

WWithdrawal – physical and emotional issues that occur in response to the discontinued use of a dependent/abused substance.Workshop – educational group and discussion that addresses specific topics, e.g., drug addiction, trauma, healthy sexuality, eating disorders, led by a therapist or specialist in the field.